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B6 MWK

2006 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

33,555 mi
Last recorded33,555 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW K Series22,389 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 MWK
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 33,555 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 31,553 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 30,934 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 30,934 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 30,861 miles

Central Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Central Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 30,035 miles

Central Rear Registration plate slightly loose plate cracked but legible (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 29,381 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 28,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 28,625 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipes Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 27,985 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 26,993 miles

Front Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 26,251 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 25,292 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 25,225 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 23,363 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 21,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2012 20,244 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 14,341 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 10,697 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2009 7,355 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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B6 MWK is a 2006 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.9% with a typical mileage of 22,389 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B6 MWK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 20 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B6 MWK registered?

B6 MWK is a 2006 BMW K Series, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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